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Woodlem American Private School

United Arab Emirates, Ajman

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The school at a glance
Fees AED 11,224 - 27,946
Ages Not listed
Opened 1987
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum American Curriculum, Bespoke Curriculum
Taught languages Arabic
Strengths Performing Arts, STEM, Languages
Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Social and Hobbies
Stages Early Years, Kindergarten, Elementary, Middle School, High School
Introduction

Woodlem American Private School sits on a campus in Ajman on Sheikh Ammar Street. It offers an American Curriculum alongside a Bespoke Curriculum that blends US standards with UAE traditions and values. English, Mathematics, and Social Studies follow Common Core benchmarks; NGSS guides science inquiry; UAE MOE Alignment ensures Arabic, Islamic, and UAE social studies meet national requirements. The program runs from Early Years through High School, building skills, knowledge, and independent thinking through inquiry-based learning and real-world connections. Founded in 1987 under patronage of Her Highness Sheikha Fatima bint Zayed bin Saqr Al Nahyan, the school is accredited by UAE Ministry of Education. The campus features classrooms with interactive smart boards, library, and Science and ICT laboratories. Performing Arts studios, a Performance Theatre, an Art Room, Chemistry Lab, football ground, and a prayer room support an extracurricular program including arts, sports, robotics, and STEAM labs within a US-UAE curriculum.

Sheikh Ammar Bin Humaid St - Al Jerf 2 - Ajman, United Arab Emirates

The Essentials

Location
Sheikh Ammar Bin Humaid Street, Al Jerf 2, Ajman, United Arab Emirates.

Stages
Early Years to Grade 12

Additional learning support
Dedicated SEN Support; Special Educational Needs team provides support.
Diving Deeper

Governance and Ownership
The school is part of Woodlem Education, a network of private schools across the UAE and India.
Fees

Annual tuition at Woodlem American Private School ranges from AED 11,224 to AED 27,946 for 2026/27.

Application fee

- AED 500 — non-refundable registration fee; this AED 500 is deducted from the first term's tuition at the time of registration.

Tuition fees by year group (2026/2027) — annual breakdown and termly amount

The annual figures below list Tuition Fee, Book Fees, Uniform Fees, VAT (as shown on the school's published 2026/2027 fee schedule) and the Annual Total. The Termly Amount shown is the Annual Total divided equally across three school terms (the school refers to a “first term” and bills termly; the termly totals below are calculated by equal division). This termly division is a derived calculation.

- KG‑1 — Tuition: AED 10,000; Book Fees: AED 856; Uniform Fees: AED 350; VAT: AED 17.50; Annual Total: AED 11,223.50. Termly amount (annual ÷ 3): AED 3,741.17.

- KG‑2 — Tuition: AED 10,176; Book Fees: AED 856; Uniform Fees: AED 350; VAT: AED 17.50; Annual Total: AED 11,399.50. Termly amount: AED 3,799.83.

- Grade 1 — Tuition: AED 13,485; Book Fees: AED 1,118; Uniform Fees: AED 375; VAT: AED 18.75; Annual Total: AED 14,996.75. Termly amount: AED 4,998.92.

- Grade 2 — Tuition: AED 14,485; Book Fees: AED 1,118; Uniform Fees: AED 375; VAT: AED 18.75; Annual Total: AED 15,996.75. Termly amount: AED 5,332.25.

- Grade 3 — Tuition: AED 15,499; Book Fees: AED 1,118; Uniform Fees: AED 375; VAT: AED 18.75; Annual Total: AED 16,796.00. Termly amount: AED 5,598.67.

- Grade 4 — Tuition: AED 15,499; Book Fees: AED 1,181; Uniform Fees: AED 400; VAT: AED 20.00; Annual Total: AED 17,100.00. Termly amount: AED 5,700.00.

- Grade 5 — Tuition: AED 16,099; Book Fees: AED 1,181; Uniform Fees: AED 400; VAT: AED 20.00; Annual Total: AED 17,700.00. Termly amount: AED 5,900.00.

- Grade 6 — Tuition: AED 16,956; Book Fees: AED 1,181; Uniform Fees: AED 400; VAT: AED 20.00; Annual Total: AED 18,557.00. Termly amount: AED 6,185.67.

- Grade 7 — Tuition: AED 18,540; Book Fees: AED 1,313; Uniform Fees: AED 425; VAT: AED 21.25; Annual Total: AED 20,299.25. Termly amount: AED 6,766.42.

- Grade 8 — Tuition: AED 19,241; Book Fees: AED 1,313; Uniform Fees: AED 425; VAT: AED 21.25; Annual Total: AED 21,000.25. Termly amount: AED 7,000.08.

- Grade 9 — Tuition: AED 21,154; Book Fees: AED 2,000; Uniform Fees: AED 425; VAT: AED 21.25; Annual Total: AED 23,600.25. Termly amount: AED 7,866.75.

- Grade 10 — Tuition: AED 22,500; Book Fees: AED 2,500; Uniform Fees: AED 425; VAT: AED 21.25; Annual Total: AED 25,446.25. Termly amount: AED 8,482.08.

- Grade 11 — Tuition: AED 25,000; Book Fees: AED 2,500; Uniform Fees: AED 425; VAT: AED 21.25; Annual Total: AED 27,946.25. Termly amount: AED 9,315.42.

- Grade 12 — Tuition: AED 25,000; Book Fees: AED 2,500; Uniform Fees: AED 425; VAT: AED 21.25; Annual Total: AED 27,946.25. Termly amount: AED 9,315.42.

Campaign / discounted tuition levels

- The school publishes both “Ministry Approved” and a lower “Campaign Discounted” fee level for selected grades (campaign discounts are displayed alongside the ministry-approved figures in the published fee table). Example campaign figures include KG1 campaign total AED 9,624 and Grade 10 campaign total AED 23,946.25. Specific campaign prices for each grade are published in the school's fee table.

Transportation (annual)

- Ajman routes: AED 4,000 (Ministry Approved) or AED 3,500 (Campaign rate).
- Sharjah routes: AED 4,600 (Ministry Approved) or AED 4,000 (Campaign rate).
- Umm Al Quwain routes: AED 4,600 (Ministry Approved) or AED 4,000 (Campaign rate).

The transport fee is charged annually; the transport service is explicitly described as non‑refundable and non‑transferable.

Boarding fees

- Boarding is not listed as a service for Woodlem American Private School. The school provides day-school services with school transport options; no boarding fees are published.

Other costs and fees

- Uniform Fees: shown above per grade as a separate annual charge.
- Book Fees: shown above per grade as a separate annual charge.
- Registration / re‑admission: registration fee AED 500 (non‑refundable) and current students must complete re‑admission by April 15 each year. Sibling discounts apply: 2nd child 5%, 3rd child 10%, 4th child and onwards 15% (tuition only).

Refund information

- The AED 500 registration fee is non‑refundable. Transfer Certificates are issued only after all outstanding school dues have been fully cleared. The school states that the transport fee is non‑refundable and non‑transferable. These are the published refund/withdrawal conditions shown in the school's admissions and transport policies.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Registration payment (AED 500) is collected at registration and is deducted from the first term's tuition.
- The school refers to term billing (references to the first term are used); the Admissions Department and Admission Officer handle admission confirmation and initiate payment procedures at the point of admission. Transfer Certificates are provided only after clearing all outstanding dues. The school requires withdrawal applications to be submitted to the Admission Department. Specific installment dates or a detailed term billing calendar are handled through the Admissions Office and Parents Portal.

Fee payment options

- The school's admissions publications indicate payment procedures are initiated by the Admission Officer and there is a Parents Portal for administrative actions. Specific accepted payment methods (for example, which cards, online gateway, or bank details) are not listed in the publicly published fee documents; parents are directed to the Admissions Office or the Parents Portal for payment processing.

Notes on discounts and special circumstances

- Sibling discounts apply to tuition as noted above.
- The school publishes both ministry‑approved and campaign (discounted) fee levels; campaign fees vary by grade and are shown alongside ministry‑approved figures in the school's fee schedule.
Academics

Woodlem American Private School teaches American Curriculum, Bespoke Curriculum.

Curriculum
The US Curriculum blends American standards with UAE traditions and values. Common Core Standards in English, Mathematics, and Social Studies align with U.S. benchmarks. Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) guide hands-on inquiry. UAE MOE Alignment ensures Arabic, Islamic and Social Studies follow UAE standards. 21st Century Skills, including innovation and digital literacy, prepare students for higher education and a global future. The curriculum evolves from Early Years to High School, building foundational skills in the early years, core knowledge in elementary, and independent thinking in high school, with an emphasis on inquiry-based learning and real-world connections.

Student Teacher Ratio
0 :12

Higher Education Progression
The program prepares students for higher education and a global future. It emphasizes college readiness through Common Core and NGSS, fostering critical thinking, collaboration, and problem-solving. The curriculum integrates real-world applications and UAE context to support success in higher education and future careers.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
Social & Emotional Growth is part of the Early Years curriculum. The Kindergarten program uses Montessori and student-led approaches, with close support from teachers and parents to nurture social-emotional development.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
The school has a Special Educational Needs (SEN) team that works with families to help every learner reach their full potential.

Mental Wellbeing
The School Wellbeing Policy supports student mental and emotional wellbeing.

Safeguarding
The Safeguarding Policy describes the school's approach to keeping children safe.
Parent Experience

History
Founded in 1987, Woodlem American Private School stands as a beacon of quality education and holistic development in Ajman. Under the patronage of Her Highness Sheikha Fatima bint Zayed bin Saqr Al Nahyan, the school has grown into a nurturing community dedicated to shaping future-ready learners and global citizens. The school follows a blend of the American curriculum and the UAE Ministry of Education curriculum, ensuring students experience the best of both worlds — academic excellence rooted in national values, with an international perspective. Woodlem American School is accredited by the UAE Ministry of Education.

Community
The school is a diverse community with the freedom and courage to challenge, to question and to think differently. It follows a blend of the American curriculum and the UAE MOE curriculum, providing academic excellence rooted in national values with an international perspective. The school's core values include integrity, innovation, tolerance, citizenship, responsibility, and cooperation. It has received recognitions including the Emirates Award for Distinguished Educational Performance (2015), Emirates Red Crescent Authority awards (2019–20), and Best Heritage Exhibition awards (2011–2012 and 2014–2015).
Facilities

Facilities Overview
Woodlem American Private School has a state-of-the-art campus designed to nurture creativity, collaboration, and innovation. Classrooms are spacious and equipped with modern interactive smart boards. The campus includes indoor and outdoor multi-purpose spaces for sports, a fully resourced library, and specialist Science and ICT laboratories. Performing Arts facilities include dedicated studios and a multi-purpose Performance Theatre, with an Art Room for creative exploration. A Chemistry Lab, a football ground, and a prayer room complete the facilities.

Sports Facilities
Indoor and outdoor multi-purpose sports facilities support a broad range of activities. The facilities include well-maintained indoor spaces and outdoor areas for physical education and enrichment programs. A spacious outdoor football ground is designed for team sports and physical development. These spaces support fitness, teamwork, and student engagement through PE and extracurricular sports.

Academic Facilities
The school features spacious classrooms equipped with interactive smart boards to support collaborative learning. Science and ICT laboratories are fully resourced with the latest tools to enable hands-on, inquiry-based exploration. A fully resourced library provides quiet zones and areas for group collaboration, blending traditional reading with digital media. Dedicated spaces for Performing Arts include studios for Music, Drama, and Dance, as well as a dedicated Performance Theatre. An Art Room offers space for drawing and painting, and a Chemistry Lab supports practical science experiments.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Co-curricular and enrichment programs include arts, performance, sports, and STEAM labs. Performing Arts programs cover dance, drama, and music. Robotics and STEM programs provide hands-on coding, robotics, and problem-solving challenges. Sports and leadership activities promote fitness, teamwork, and student leadership. These offerings extend learning beyond the classroom and support the development of talents and interests.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The school uses a US & UAE Integrated Curriculum blending American standards with Arabic, Islamic, and UAE social studies. It serves Early Years to Grade 12, supporting kindergarten through college readiness. Personalized learning is provided through tailored instruction and continuous assessment to support each student's pace. Co-Curricular/Enrichment Programs include arts, performing arts, sports, and STEAM labs.

Arts & Creative
Performing Arts include dance, drama, and music. Co-Curricular/Enrichment Programs include arts and STEAM labs for creative exploration. Arts activities emphasize creativity, performance, and self-expression.

Cultural & Language
The curriculum integrates Arabic and Islamic studies with UAE social studies within the integrated curriculum. The school promotes a diverse learning community with students from diverse backgrounds. Students learn to respect and celebrate different cultures, values, and perspectives.

Social & Hobbies
Co-Curricular programs include Performing Arts, Robotics & STEM, and Sports & Leadership. Performing Arts involve dance, drama, and music. Robotics & STEM provide hands-on coding, robotics, and problem-solving challenges. Sports & Leadership build fitness, teamwork, and student leadership.

Leadership & Professional
Sports & Leadership offer opportunities to develop fitness, teamwork, and student leadership. Educators are described as expert and caring, inspiring curiosity, creativity, and academic excellence. A diverse learning community helps students develop leadership and interpersonal skills.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
World-Class Facilities provide modern classrooms, labs, and recreational areas. A Balanced Academic Approach emphasizes personal growth alongside achievement. Sports & Leadership activities promote fitness, teamwork, and resilience.
Languages

Language Provision
English is used for Common Core Standards in English, Math, and Social Studies, aligned with U.S. benchmarks. Arabic, Islamic, and UAE Social Studies follow UAE MOE standards. The US Curriculum blends American standards with Arabic, Islamic, and UAE social studies to connect global perspectives with UAE traditions.
Reputation

Awards
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Accreditations
The school has accreditations listed.
Admissions

Admissions
Step 1: Application. Submit the application form along with the child's passport, parents' Emirates ID, and a recent school report. Applications are accepted year-round, but early submission ensures seat availability. A non-refundable AED 500 registration fee is required and deducted from the first term's tuition. Each application is reviewed with care to ensure the best learning environment for your child. Step 2: Assessment. The child will participate in a friendly, age-appropriate assessment and interview to understand their learning style. The school supports inclusive learning, with a dedicated Special Educational Needs (SEN) team to assist diverse learning requirements. Step 3: Offer of Admission. You will receive results within two working days and an official offer if your child is accepted. The admission process is transparent and aims to provide equal opportunity; a partnership with parents is encouraged and information about the child's educational, medical, or developmental needs is welcome from day one.

Waitlist
If the grade you want is full, the child will be added to the waiting list and you will be contacted as soon as a seat becomes available. Siblings of current students receive admission priority during February applications.
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